Kenneth Branagh
Actor and film-maker Sir Kenneth Branagh talks to John Wilson about the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work.
Actor and film-maker Sir Kenneth Branagh talks to John Wilson about the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work. In a wide-ranging conversation, he reveals some of his formative artistic experiences and discusses his creative process.
Branagh discusses his working-class upbringing in late 1960s Northern Ireland at the start of the Troubles, as explored in his most personal film to date, Belfast. He traces the beginnings of his passion for Shakespeare back to the discovery of LP recordings of Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, and reveals his admiration for Alan Bleasdale's 1980s television series Boys from the Blackstuff. He also discusses his participation in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.
This Cultural Life is a 麻豆社 Radio 4 podcast.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Kenneth Branagh |
| Music | Hannah Peel |
| Editor | Robin Keam |
| Series Editor | Timothy Prosser |
| Producer | Edwina Pitman |
| Director | Mark Ward |
Broadcasts
- Sun 21 Nov 2021 19:30
- Mon 22 Nov 2021 02:25
- Wed 12 Oct 2022 23:25
Sat 29 Jul 2023 03:30
Sat 29 Jul 2023 16:30- Sun 30 Jul 2023 10:30
- Sun 30 Jul 2023 22:30
- Tue 1 Aug 2023 03:30
- Thu 2 Nov 2023 22:35
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Figures from the worlds of art and culture talk about their influences and inspirations.